Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #560 (2012) Meter: 8.6.8.6 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 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 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all our years away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the op'ning day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Still be our guide while troubles last,
And our eternal home. Topics: Anniversaries; God the Father, Creator; Guidance; Hope; Journey, Pilgrimage; Praise; Providence; Refuge, Security; Times and Seasons; Trust, Confidence; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Psalm 90:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past