Author: Richard Bewes (born 1934) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #527 (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.5.7.7.11 Lyrics: 1 God is our strength and refuge,
our present help in trouble;
and we therefore will not fear,
though the earth should change!
Though mountains shake and tremble,
though swirling floods are raging,
God the Lord of hosts is with us evermore!
2 There is a flowing river,
within God's holy city;
God is in the midst of her —
she shall not be moved!
God's help is swiftly given,
thrones vanish at his presence —
God the Lord of hosts is with us evermore!
3 Come, see the works of our maker,
learn of his deeds all powerful:
wars will cease across the world
when he shatters the spear!
Be still and know your creator,
uplift him in the nations —
God the Lord of hosts is with us evermore! Topics: God's Church Conflict and Endurance; Epiphany 3, Revelation Signs of Glory; Lent 2, The King and the Kingdom Conflict; Pentecost 9 The Whole Armour of God; Pentecost 13 The Suffering Community; Pentecost 20 Endurance; Pentecost 21 The Christian Hope Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: DAM BUSTERS MARCH
God is our strength and refuge