The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#282

282. Who trusts in God, a strong abode

1 Who trusts in God, a strong abode
In heaven 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Who trusts in God, a strong abode
• Author: J. Magdeburg (1572)
• Meter: 8, 7. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Third Sunday in Lent; Temptation
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Who trusts in God, a strong abode]
• Meter: 8, 7. 8L.
• Key: E Major
• Source: Breitendich's Koralbog
• Notes: Now Public Domain.