Author: Joachim Magdeburg; Anon.; Benjamin H. Kennedy; W. Walsham How Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #558 (1961) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Who trusts in God, a strong abode
In heav'n 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 heav'nly dew,
Our body, soul, and spirit,
Until we stand at thy right hand,
Through Jesus' saving merit.
Amen. Topics: Christian Life Trust in God; Conflict With Sin; Cast Out Fear; God Defender; God Refuge; Preservation of Christians Languages: English Tune Title: CONSTANCE
Who trusts in God, a strong abode