The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#86

86. Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode

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 forever;
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 heavenly dew,
Our body, soul, and spirit,
Until we stand at Thy right hand,
Through Jesus' saving merit.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Who trusts in God a strong abode
• Title: Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode
• Author: Joachim Magdeburg et al. (1527)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: Church Year: Lent; Lent, Second Sunday; Faith and Trust; Satan, Conflict with Christ and Christians

Tune Information

• Name: O GUD! DITT RIKE INGEN SER
• Composer: Burkhard Waldis (1553)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: D Major