Trinity Hymnal ‎#524

524. O God, my Strength and Fortitude

1 O God, my Strength and Fortitude,
Of force I must love thee;
Thou art my Castle and Defence
In my necessity;

2 My God, my Rock, in whom I trust,
The worker of my wealth,
My Refuge, Buckler, and my Shield,
The horn of all my health.

3 I, when beset with pain and grief,
Did pray to God for grace;
And he forthwith did hear my plaint
Out of his holy place.

4 The Lord descended from above
And bowed the heavens high,
And underneath his feet he cast
The darkness of the sky.

5 On cherub and on cherubim
Full royally he rode,
And on the wings of all the winds
Came flying all abroad.

6 Unspotted are the ways of God,
His word is purely tried;
He is a sure defence to such
As in his faith abide.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, my Strength and Fortitude
• Author: Thomas Sternhold (1561)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 18:1-2
  ;
  Psalm 18:6
  ;
  Psalm 18:9-10
  ;
  Psalm 18:30
• Topic: Christian Life: God's Refreshing Grace; God: Defender; God: Our Strength; God: Refuge; Grace: Refreshing; Love: For Christ or God; Pain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clark
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major