Moravian Book of Worship ‎#245

245. Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;
God will help it when the morning dawns.
The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Come, behold the works of the Lord;
see what desolations he has brought on the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.
"Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be exalted among the nations;
I am exalted in the earth."
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.

(Gloria Patri may be added)
Glory to the Father and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God is our refuge and strength
• Title: Psalm 46
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
• Topic: Assurance; God--Power of; God--Protection by; Service music--Psalms
• ONE LICENSE: 46ACW21
• Notes: Chant for Psalm 46

Tune Information

• Name: [God is our refuge and strength]
• Composer: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 (adapt.)
• Key: C Major