Moravian Book of Worship ‎#461

461. 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 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 its 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,
remain our guard 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 (1719, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 33:20
  ;
  Psalm 46
  ;
  Psalm 90:1-8
  ;
  Psalm 91
  ;
  Lamentations 5:19
  ;
  2 Thessalonians 3:3
• Topic: Father and Creator; Conflict; God; God--Guidance; God--Protection by; Hope

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANNE
• Composer: William Croft (1708)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: 14 H in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns