Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#173

173. The Lord our God alone is strong

1 The Lord our God alone is strong;
His hands build not for one brief day;
His wondrous works, through ages long,
His wisdom and His power display.

2 His mountains lift their solemn forms,
To watch in silence 'er the land;
The rolling oceans, rocked with storms,
Sleep in the hollow of His hand.

3 Beyond the heavens He sits alone,
The universe obeys His nod;
The lightning-rifts disclose His throne,
And thunders voice the name of God.

4 Thou sovereign God, receive this gift
Thy willing servants offer Thee;
Accept the prayers that thousands lift,
And let these halls Thy temple be.

5 And let those learn, who here shall meet,
True wisdom is with reverence crowned,
And Science walks with humble feet
To seek the God that Faith hath found.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord our God alone is strong
• Author: C. T. Winchester, 1847
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: Creation and Providence; Dedication: Of a Building

Tune Information

• Name: ANGELS' SONG
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major or modal