Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #161 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates National Life; Anniversaries; Death and Bereavement; Nation and Society; New Year Lyrics: 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 thy throne,
thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defence is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting thou art God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in thy sight
are like an evening gone;
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all our years away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the opening day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be thou our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home. Scripture: Psalm 90:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANNE
O God, our help in ages past
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