The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#323

323. How Firm a Foundation

1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say then to you He hath said—
Who unto the Saviour for refuge have fled?
Who unto the Saviour for refuge have fled?

2 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed;
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

3 "When thro' the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.

4 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;
That soul, tho' all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake,
I'll never, no, never, no, never, forsake!"

Text Information

• First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord
• Title: How Firm a Foundation
• Author: "K"
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:8
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Evidences: Assurance
• Source: John Rippon's Selection of Hymns, 1787
• Notes: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Heb. 13:8.

Tune Information

• Name: ADESTE FIDELES
• Composer: John Reading, 1677-1764
• Meter: 11.11.11.11.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: M.M. 84